overstaying

verb

Definition of overstayingnext
present participle of overstay
as in outstaying

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  1. loitering
  2. lingering
  3. waiting
Verb
  • The increase is attributed to higher demand for loitering munitions systems.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The loitering munitions systems sales were up a whopping 60% y-o-y in fiscal 2024, while the uncrewed systems revenue were up 30%.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of loitering
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  • The medium-length and smooth finish leaves a lingering impression of vanilla, caramel, and oak.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The lingering autumn-like warmth not only offers pleasant days for outdoor activities but could also provide some financial relief for local households after the electric bill price hikes that usually happen during the scorching summer months in the city.
    Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of lingering
Verb
  • As a result, the processor is spending more of its time sitting idle, waiting for data to be fetched from memory.
    John Werner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The clip shows the dog waiting outside a door for its owner to appear, followed by the moment that has people talking.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of waiting
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